The NuWay Tobacco Company Hiring for Payroll Specialist Job at South Windsor, CT Full Time

We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist/Bookkeeper to provide the payroll functions of the organization, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations as well as assist in all aspects of our financial records, including purchases, sales, receipts and payments as needed. This individual will be working with our 3rd party payroll provider to process biweekly payrolls. They will work with our accounting team to book payroll related entries, inter-company cross charges, and ensure legal requirement compliance. Our ideal candidate is familiar with accounting software packages and is ultimately responsible to accurately record all day to day financial transactions of our company accurately and timely.

Responsibilities

• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing and accounting systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, changes to pay rates, benefits, garnishments, taxes and other deductions.
• Prepare and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wages and hour laws and best practices
• Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll accounting software, systems and procedures .
• Record day to day financial transactions and complete the posting process
• Verify that transactions are recorded in the correct day book, supplier’s ledger, customer ledger and general ledger.
• Enters journal entries to debit and credit the company accounts.
• Generates accounting and audit reports for cash receipts, accounts payable and receivables, expenditures, and profits and losses.
• Reconciles and reports differences or issues found in financial records
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of payroll functions including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
• Proven bookkeeping experience
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software
• Proficiency in English
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Peachtree, QB or related software
• Proficient with payroll software.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Must be able to lift 40lbs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Payroll: 5 years (Required)
• Bookkeeping: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)
• Certified Payroll Professional (Preferred)

Work Location: One location